Creative Event Programming Lead (12m FTC)

Sodexo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits fund

Job summary

Sodexo Live! is seeking a Senior Event Programming Manager (12m FTC maternity cover) to lead the development and delivery of a dynamic programme of ticketed events at Fulham Pier, London’s new riverside destination.

You will curate a diverse calendar spanning culture, music, comedy, wellness and family events, drive revenue and audience growth, and work closely with internal teams and partners to deliver commercially successful experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering creative event programmes.
• Experience in commercial events, cultural or venue environments.
• Strong knowledge of the London events market and audience trends.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing budgets, margins, revenue targets and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the venue’s overall creative programming strategy for ticketed events.
• Curate a diverse calendar of events including performances, talks, workshops, and brand activations.
• Foster a collaborative team and motivate colleagues to perform at their best.
• Manage artist/promoter/supplier relationships including negotiating fees and contracts.
• Deliver budgeted revenue, profit, and contribution targets across event categories.
• Collaborate with commercial, marketing and partnerships teams to maximise event performance.
• Produce monthly revenue forecasts and identify risks and opportunities.

Skills

Creative programming

Event management

Budget management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

London events market

Tools

Priava

Salesforce

Job description

Sodexo Live! is seeking a Senior Event Programming Manager (12m FTC maternity cover) to lead the development and delivery of a dynamic programme of ticketed events at Fulham Pier, London’s new riverside destination.

You will curate a diverse calendar spanning culture, music, comedy, wellness and family events, drive revenue and audience growth, and work closely with internal teams and partners to deliver commercially successful experiences.